:) I suppose I am looking at it from the wrong angle, as I am not a reseller but in fact supply reseller packages and dedicated servers and most of our resellers go on to be hosting service providers themselves.

It's just that I can't see a reseller taking a step backwards to become an affiliate if their long term goal is to be a hosting provider.

BTW I never said you were Quote: client stealing, they are your words not mine. I simply meant if you want affiliates then call it that and don't call it something it's not.

And while 30% may be a decent percentage to an affiliate, a reseller would stand to make much more with the right business plan, a reliable hosting supplier and a reasonably priced reseller package